Goosebumps
Travis Scott Lyrics

Yeah
Travis Scott starts the song with an exclamation of affirmation.

7:30 in the night, yeah
He sets the setting for this song by mentioning the time of day.

Ooh-ooh, ooh
An ad-lib indicating excitement.

I get those goosebumps every time, yeah, you come around, yeah
Travis is implying that he feels an overwhelming sense of excitement around this person that gives him goosebumps.

You ease my mind, you make everything feel fine
The person he is referring to takes away any stress or worries he may have when he is with them.

Worried 'bout those comments, I'm way too numb, yeah
Travis is admitting that he's become desensitized to other peoples' opinions, yet he's still worried about them.

It's way too dumb, yeah
He thinks that worrying about other people's thoughts is pointless.

I get those goosebumps every time, I need the Heimlich
Travis is saying that he wants to support and care for the person that gives him goosebumps, just like he needs the Heimlich maneuver when choking, they are a necessary safety net for him.

Throw that to the side, yeah
He's telling the listener to forget their worries and let go of the things that are bothering them.

When you throw that to the side, yeah (it's lit)
He's saying that when you let go of your worries and issues, life becomes enjoyable, lit.

When you're not around (straight up)
He's highlighting the idea that his goosebumps only occur in the presence of the person he's referring to.

713 through the 281, yeah I'm ridin'
Travis is telling us he's driving through Houston, Texas, referencing the area codes of the city.

Why they on me?
He's questioning why people are giving him unwanted attention, possibly due to his fame.

I'm flyin', sippin' low-key
He's implying that although he's famous, he lives a low-key life, hence the sipping.

I be sippin' low-key in Onyx, rider, rider
Onyx is a famous strip club in Houston, and Travis is suggesting that he visits it on the sly, being a 'rider' which is a street term for someone who is down for whatever.

When I'm pullin' up right beside ya
He's describing a scenario where he's driving and pulls up next to someone, possibly indicating that he's cruising in his car around the city.

Pop star, lil' Mariah
Travis has reached fame but is still trying to avoid the attention that comes with it. He mentions Lil' Mariah, referencing Mariah Carey and the famous attention she has received for her music.

When I text, kick game, knowledge
When texting his love interest or crush, Travis implies that he's very smooth and learned.

Throw a stack on the Bible
He's suggesting that he's not above bribery even with the Bible, though this line is frowned upon for the idea of using religion to get what you want.

Never Snapchat or took molly
Travis is saying that he's abstinent from drugs and not into sending snaps to his fans or friends.

She fall through plenty, her and all her ginnies, yeah
Travis is boasting that hot women come to his house, possibly a reference to groupies who follow celebrities.

We at the top floor, right there off Doheny, yeah
Doheny Drive is a famous location in Los Angeles where many celebrities dwell, and Travis is implying that he's living in a luxurious residence in that area.

Oh no, I can't fuck with y'all, yeah
Travis is implying that he's too famous and doesn't bother communicating with the average public.

When I'm with my squad I cannot do no wrong, yeah
Travis draws strength from his loyal friends when he is with them, and feels as though he's invincible.

Saucin' in the city, don't get misinformed, yeah
Travis is emphasising that he's a big deal in the city and don't get the wrong idea about him.

They gon' pull up on you (brrt, brrt, brrt)
Brrt is an onomatopoeic sound of gunshots, signalling that Travis is warning those who might mess with him will receive severe consequences.

Yeah, we gon' do some things, some things you can't relate
Travis is hinting that despite his fame, he and his associates are doing things that others find difficult to comprehend, possibly referring to the hedonistic lifestyles of many celebrities.

'Cause we from a place, a place you cannot stay
Travis is saying that he's from a special place or group of people that others cannot replicate or understand, implying that he's different from the average person.

Oh, you can't go, oh, I don't know
He's saying that outsiders cannot come in and join him and his circle, and that he doesn't know why.

Oh, back the fuck up off me (brrt, brrt, brrt)
Travis doesn't want people to be clingy or dependant on him and is using the onomatopoeic sound of gunshots to reinforce this.

Uh, I wanna press my like, yeah, I wanna press my
Now Travis is moving to a chorus-like part while emphasizing what he wants for himself.

I want a green light, I wanna be like
He wants to feel like he has permission to do what he wants without external interference, and wants to emulate people he admires.

I wanna press my line, yeah
When his goals and ambitions are defined, he wants to make them a reality like everyone else.

I wanna to take that ride, yeah
Travis is likely referring to his desire to rise in fame and success, a ride that he is looking forward to.

I'm gonna press my line
He is seriously committed to his goals and ambitions and is willing to work hard to achieve them.

Mama, dear, spare your feelings
A reference to a phone conversation with his mother, who is worried about him and his risky lifestyle.

I'm relivin' moments, peelin' more residual
Travis appears to be reflecting on the positive experiences he's had in the past, and how they continue to affect him today.

I can buy the building, burn the building, take your bitch
Travis is saying that his success and achievements allow him the power to do whatever he wants, including taking someone else's significant other.

Rebuild the building just to fuck some more
He's implying that he desires to have sexual encounters with someone and that he's extreme enough to rebuild a building for that purpose.

I can justify my love for you
Travis is suggesting that he's so good in bed and can justify any erratic or unpleasant behavior to his love interest because of his impeccable bedroom skills.

And touch the sky for God to stop debatin' war
He's stating that with what he can do, nothing is impossible, even stopping wars between nations.

Put the pussy on a pedestal (ayy)
He's saying that he will worship and honor the woman through sex, which has been viewed as demeaning to women.

Put the pussy on a high horse
Travis is implying that by having sex with someone, he is elevating them to a higher status, putting them on a pedestal, and honoring them by riding a 'high horse.'

That pussy to die for
Travis is saying that the woman's vagina is so good that it is worth dying for, emphasizing the power of the female genitalia.

Peter Piper, picked a pepper
He's making a reference to the children's rhyme and using it to express his fascination with intelligence and the pursuit of knowledge.

So I could pick your brain and put your heart together
Travis is suggesting that he's interested in smart, intellectual women, and he wants to be with someone who completes his heart.

We depart the shady parts, and party hard, the diamonds yours
Travis is saying they go to high-end parties in luxurious and usually exclusive locations where they have exclusive access to much wealth, including diamonds symbolizing a lavish lifestyle.

The coupe forever
He wants to keep his top-of-the-line car forever, demonstrating his wealth and unshakeable memories with the car.

My best shot, just might shoot forever like (brrt)
He's implying that his best effort could last forever, like bullets and gunshots going on and on, never stopping. The onomatopoeic sound of gunshots solidifies his point.

I get those goosebumps every time, yeah, you come around, yeah
Travis repeats the chorus, emphasizing that he is affected by this person's presence every time.

You ease my mind, you make everything feel fine
He repeats the second line of the chorus, reaffirming how relaxed he feels in this person's company.

Worried 'bout those comments, I'm way too numb, yeah
He returns to the fifth line of the first verse, showing that he still worries about what people say about him, though he's become numb to the criticism.

It's way too dumb, yeah
He repeats the next line, implying that he feels it's pointless to worry about people's comments.

I get those goosebumps every time, I need the Heimlich
Travis repeats the eighth line of the first verse, emphasizing his want for a safety net and care for this person who has an impact on him.

Throw that to the side, yeah
He repeats the ninth line, encouraging the listener to let go of their stress and worries, which are obstructing their satisfaction enabled by this person important to them.

I get those goosebumps every time, yeah, when you're not around
Travis reiterates that he only feels those goosebumps when he's with that person, driving home the point that it's attributed to someone special to him.

When you throw that to the side, yeah
Reflecting the tenth line, he excitingly insists that the listener discard their worries and problems and embrace joy.

I get those goosebumps every time
Travis repeats the final line of the chorus as a final emphasis on the impact these 'goosebumps' have on him.